So why should you incorporate Chinese Lanterns into your celebration this year? ¬†Well firstly they are a magnificent sight when released in large groups and will make any gathering special and memorable. Chinese Lanterns are quiet. ¬†Think of bonfire night … Continue reading →

I have been travelling recently and have seen some magical Lantern displays in various countries around the world. In Taiwan, Chinese Lanterns are lit and released during the Taiwan Lantern Festival, to mark the Lunar new year. ¬†I saw literally … Continue reading →

A friend of mine is organising her summer wedding and has decided to have Chinese Lanterns at the reception. ¬†She was asking my advice what colour to use and so I have been educating her as to the meaning of … Continue reading →

What is a Chinese Lantern? ¬†Essentially it is a small hot air balloon made of paper, constructed around bamboo with some sort of fuel cell at the bottom to enable the chinese lantern to fly. ¬†Once lit, the hot air … Continue reading →

Now is the time thoughts turn to the spring and the return of some better weather. ¬†Longer evenings enable us to get out and enjoy a local park, the beach, or further afield a trip to a different area of … Continue reading →

Chinese Lanterns are a fantastic way of celebrating any event, but to understand why we need to look at the history of flying lanterns. They were first used in war times when Chinese troops used them to signal to each … Continue reading →

The history of Chinese Lanterns starts long ago – around 250 BC, with Lanterns made of various materials and with different uses to the ones we have today. ¬† Chinese lanterns would first have been used as a way to … Continue reading →

Now the summer is almost here – we have had glimpses of balmy evenings and glorious days – make sure you have Chinese Lanterns and Candle Bags for those wonderful unplanned evenings when friends and family arrive unexpectedly.¬† Get the … Continue reading →

Summer has got to be approaching and with it our thoughts turn to garden parties, weddings and BBQ’s.¬† There is no better way to make any event special than by having Chinese Lanterns at your event. Chinese Lanterns are available … Continue reading →

Chinese Lanterns, known as ‘Khoom Loi’ in Thailand. date right back to the 3rd century when they were used as strategic signalling balloons during combat. Today, they are used¬† for special occasions throughout the world.¬† In China during their Mid-Autumn … Continue reading →